Consumer Goods and Retail Physical and Chemical Testing

Physical testing can be applied at any stage of production, from testing the qualities of raw materials to examining the durability of completed products. Conducted on a hugely diverse range of materials and products, our physical testing services include:

Evaluation of key product physical characteristics:

Appearance, color, odor

pH value

Density

Viscosity

Melting point

Flash point

Moisture content

Fatty acid composition

Foam test

For cosmetics and personal care accessories:

Weathering tests:

Humidity

Heat

Resistance to corrosion

Leakage

Functionality

With our global network of chemical testing laboratories you can rely on us to test for compliance against standards, including determination of:

Our physical and chemical tests help give products a competitive edge by demonstrating their durability, stability and safety to customers. All services are available individually or as part of a tailor made package.

Employ SGS to design a program of testing to meet your tissue and hygiene product requirements.